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HF52 JWZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,848 mi
Last recorded174,848 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 JWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 174,848 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 174,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 140,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 117,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,267 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,366 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,123 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,123 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,473 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,561 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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HF52 JWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF52 JWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF52 JWZ registered?

HF52 JWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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